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AD03 XXG

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

55,604 mi
Last recorded55,604 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 XXG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 55,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2018

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2017 188,326 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 188,324 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak

offside headlamp loose

Pass 5 May 2016 179,502 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 179,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 167,052 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf wing damaged but not causing sharp edge

osr brake caliper damp

Pass 24 Apr 2015 167,052 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf wing damaged but not causing sharp edge

osr brake caliper damp

Pass 9 May 2014 160,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2014 160,762 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 149,753 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 149,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 139,442 miles

front tyres bold on inner edge but not within testable tread area

possable wheel alignment fault

Pass 5 May 2011 127,718 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2011 127,718 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2010 114,550 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

abs light came on during test

no rear seats fitted at time of test- no rear seat belts tested

Fail 5 May 2010 114,550 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

abs light came on during test

no rear seats fitted at time of test- no rear seat belts tested

Pass 24 Apr 2009 106,333 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2008

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2007

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2006 67,817 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AD03 XXG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD03 XXG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD03 XXG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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